Jon Radder said:
Unbelievable detail. You've been studying at the alter of the Bruce. No wonder he signed your ass :DI just love the HEP plug and mu line detail.
You guys made me this way!
You guys made me this way!
HA page 17!
Editing to apologize for jacking it up… …I’m just a bit excited with the results of this build that is finally coming to an end!
Jon , the HEP cables are long enough to make functional for a trailing car with battery if necessary.
Dam that looks good. You done good Rooster. Ill even alow you to run that on my layout.
The "Battery Car, will be necessary, when you bring it to the American Invasion in 2011…It will give you an opportunity to show young Bruce how to build a real Diesel…oh, oh…due to his daughter’ poorly planned date for her wedding; The Bruce won’t be here…so the funny looking Bird will be the star of the show and tell…!!
Take off those rail pick-up skates from under the trucks...please.Rooster,
You done good, but I’ve got to agree with the Fryer, the skates need to go (at least for pictures). Battery cars don’t need skates, but if power axles are used that pickup track power they could provide an extra source of contact. One car for battery, a different car or a DPDT switch for track pick up. Pretty cool!
Looks purty…for a powered boxcar…
Ken Brunt said:Naw Ken. It's purty enough to be a beer reefer. ;)
Looks purty......for a powered boxcar...........;)
Seriously though the Rooster did one fine job on that. A smart and talented bird indeed! 
David Russell said:HOLY CRAP!Geoff George said:Giving myself a deadline ECLSTS York in the fall!
Is it done yet?
Put some VIA Rail colors on it and put it in the contest, Fred would be happy and ya might win a prize!!!
Randy McDonald said:
Put some VIA Rail colors on it and put it in the contest, Fred would be happy and ya might win a prize!!!
Actually Randy I did win a prize with the paint scheme on it already! This is the final photo dump on this model as I have officially deemed it finished! All the lettering,ladders,sand hatches are on. Do need to neatin’ up the inside(circuit board etc) though.
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(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f72/Shortybear/The%20Railroad/Scratchbuilding/Sept2010044.jpg)
It took 1st in the scratchbuild category and to my surprise BEST OF SHOW today at ESLC Fall Show
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Great build and congratulations Rooster. Could you see past the grin on your drive home? Hope the inside of that new truck kept it’s New Car smell after you crapped seeing the purple ribbon.
Way to go, Rooster. Congratulations.
Now lets see some pictures of it running on that RR of yours
Ralph
Yes, I will say again, excellent job Rooster!!!
Very nice. Congratulations!
Sa-Weet!
Are you going to dirty it up with some weathering?
Congratulations, excellent job Rooster!!!
Wowee Rooster! Great job and congratulations on the wins! That’s wonderful.
I guess the rooster truly has something to crow about for sure.
Wow, that turned out great! Congrats on the well-deserved blue ribbon!
Congrats, son… Great job…
Now, where’s my birthday gift???
The folks here at LSC all made this happen! Your inspiration ,goading, name calling, sending me to bed crying and just general input helped me build and take this model to the level it became. For those that commented on this thread I say “THANK YOU” in return for your help and input!
You guys are the best!